The Haul

The March 2019 edition of the Bombay & Cedar subscription contained either 7 items (Mini) or 10 items (Premium).

The theme for the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar box was “Blossom,” in recognition of the coming of springtime.

The box included a 10-page glossy brochure with high production value. It explained the items in the box and also had a spread on the featured brand: Deco Miami.

As usual, my favorite part of the brochure was the mini article section at the end. I’m always excited to get a recipe that uses the essential oils. This month, there was a recipe for “Moisturizing Mosquito Repellent” using essential oils from the current box and the box from February 2019. What a great idea, and a nice reward for loyal subscribers!

There was also a cute little list of five ways to get ready for spring. We are doing some serious Konmari spring cleaning in our house, so this fits right into the mood in our home.

Without further ado, here are the items that I received in my “Blossom” March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box:

This month, Bombay & Cedar allowed Premium subscribers to select between the wax warmer and melts that I received and an Indoor Garden Kit worth $25 from ModSprout.

Bombay & Cedar, Pure Essential Oil in Lemongrass (10 ml)

The first item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is a 10 ml vial of Bombay & Cedar’s own Lemongrass Essential Oil.

About

This bottle contains pure aromatherapy-grade lemongrass essential oil, which is grown around the world, predominantly in China, India, and Central America. It is said to relieve pain and prevent infection, and it blends well with the lavandin and tea tree oils that were included in prior boxes. The vial comes in a dropper style.

My Thoughts

I am starting to build up quite a collection of essential oils, and I was excited to receive this one in my box. I love the fruity and herbal aroma of lemongrass, and this one smells really rich and fresh. The mosquito repellent recipe in the pamphlet uses this oil and the lavandin oil from the February box.

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Bombay & Cedar, Pure Essential Oil in Blossom (10 ml)

The next item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is a 10 ml vial of Bombay & Cedar’s own Blossom Essential Oil.

About

This bottle contains a pure aromatherapy-grade blend of lavender, ylang ylang, palmarosa, mandarin, and lemon essential oils. It is another citrusy aroma, but this time with floral notes. It is said to induce a calm feeling, allowing you to face the spring with peace and resolve. The vial comes in a dropper style.

My Thoughts

I love Bombay & Cedar’s original blends, and this one is no exception. It smells rich and powerful, and the floweriness and fruitiness both come through in a balanced way.

Jackson’s Honest, Purple Heirloom Potato Chips (1.2 oz)

The next item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is a 1.2 oz bag of Purple Heirloom Potato Chips from Jackson’s Honest.

About

These gluten-free, non-GMO chips are slow cooked in organic coconut oil, which preserves both the flavors and the health benefits of the coconut oil.

Jackson’s Honest is a Colorado-owned family business. A little boy named Jackson’s parents started the business after he developed an autoimmune illness that forced him to go on a strict diet.

My Thoughts

I love potato chips, and these were no exception! They are crispy and flavorful, with the perfect thickness.

Ingredients

These chips contain only purple heirloom potatoes, organic coconut oil, and sea salt. However, allergic people should know that they are made in a facility that handles dairy, soy, sesame, and flax seeds.

Retail Value

According to Bombay & Cedar, the MSRP of these potato chips is $1.29.

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If you missed the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box or you want to get some more of these potato chips for yourself, you can get them from Amazon.

Real Chemistry, Floral Sun Shade Umbrella

The next item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is a Floral Sun Shade Umbrella from Real Chemistry.

About

This sun shade umbrella is black on the outside and has a beautiful pink flower print on the inside, and it folds down into a compact and portable package.

Real Chemistry is a skincare brand, and this umbrella appears to be its only non-consumable product.

My Thoughts

It’s very difficult to keep cool in the humid Japanese summers, and so parasols have become a key part of my strategy for beating the heat. I love that this one has the design on the inside, where I can enjoy it, rather than just on the outside for others to see.

Ingredients

The list above is not comprehensive. If you have allergies or sensitivities, you should check the full ingredient list before using.

Retail Value

According to Bombay & Cedar, the MSRP of this umbrella is $12.

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This umbrella does not seem to be available any longer. So if you missed the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box, you may be out of luck.

Deco Miami, Creme Nail Polish in Venetian Isle (14.8 ml)

The next item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is a 14.8 ml bottle of Creme Nail Polish in Venetian Isle from Deco Miami.

About

This luxury-grade nail polish is from Deco Miami’s Resort Collection, which features Deco Miami’s colors in a special patented bottle. The formula is vegan and cruelty-free, and it is free of the Big 8 nasty ingredients.

Deco Miami is a brand that bills itself as responsive to the digital era and focused on millennials, including Insta-worthy packaging and on-trend colors.

My Thoughts

I love this pale, icy aqua shade. It is subtle enough to be worn in casual and formal settings, and it is fun but not too young for my 30-something taste. And it’s perfect for spring!

Retail Value

According to Bombay & Cedar, the MSRP of this nail polish is $12.

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If you missed the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box or you want to get some more of this nail polish for yourself, you can get it from Amazon in Venetian Blue or any of the 33 other shades. You can also try one of their scented cuticle oils, like this Coconut one.

Deco Miami, Crystal Nail File in Purple

The next item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is a + Crystal Nail File in Purple from Deco Miami.

About

This durable and washable nail file has a soft purple gradient, and it is translucent. There is a handy white velvet case to store the file after you clean it off.

My Thoughts

I had never used a crystal nail file before, but I really like this one. It works great, and it is much firmer than the flimsy disposable ones. And I like the purple gradient. It’s very stylish.

Retail Value

According to Bombay & Cedar, the MSRP of this nail file is $8.50.

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If you missed the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box or you want to get another of these nail files for yourself, you can get them directly from Deco Miami.

JaidenMadison, Natural Lip Creme in Scandalous (9 g)

The next item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is a 9 g tube of Natural Lip Creme in Scandalous from JaidenMadison.

About

This lip creme is sheer and can be worn alone or layered on top of another color. It is meant to condition your lips, with ingredients like cocoa butter and sweet almond oil. And the medical-grade lanolin is the same gentle ingredient that is used to soothe and hydrate cracked and sore nipples in newly breastfeeding mothers.

My Thoughts

This cruelty-free gloss goes on very smoothly, and I like the shimmer and shade. It hydrates well, and it is surprisingly non-sticky. It is non-GMO and free of preservatives, artificial fragrances, petrolatum, PEGs, mineral oil, sulfates, and gluten.

Retail Value

According to Bombay & Cedar, the MSRP of this lip gloss is $20.

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If you missed the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box or you want to get some more of this lip gloss for yourself, you can get it directly from JaidenMadison.

PREMIUM ONLY: M.H. Clark, Shine Book

The next item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is a book called “Shine” by M.H. Clark from Compendium.

About

This sunny gift book is full of inspirational quotes and beautiful sunbursts and golden yellow colors, and it is meant to remind you to shine as your best self.

My Thoughts

I adore this beautiful book! It is probably my favorite item in the box. It’s delightful to flip through the gorgeous pages and read the warm messages of self love. I will keep this book within reach so that my children and guests can read and enjoy it as well.

I also love that Bombay & Cedar frequently includes books in the boxes. It really balances them out and pulls together the theme of the box, and of course, the bibliophile in me is always happy to receive a fabulous book to add to my library.

Retail Value

According to Bombay & Cedar, the MSRP of this book is $14.95.

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If you missed the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box or you want to get another copy of this book for yourself, you can get it from Amazon.

The next item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is a 38 ml bottle of Power Mist Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer in Lavender from Touchland.

About

This lavender-scented hand sanitizer comes in a sleek canister and comes out as a mist. It is meant to upgrade the hand sanitizer experience, reimagining the things we take for granted, like the medicinal smell and drying effect.

My Thoughts

This stuff smells great, and it really did not dry out my hands like the sanitizers that I am used to. The case is sleek and on-trend, and although it’s big enough that I don’t really want to add it to the truckload of medical supplies that I am always carrying, I will definitely take it on trips.

Ingredients

This hand sanitizer contains aloe vera leaf juice, radish root ferment filtrate, lime seed oil, and lemon peel oil, among other ingredients. But this list is not comprehensive, so if you have allergies or sensitivities, you should check the full ingredient list before using.

Retail Value

According to Bombay & Cedar, the MSRP of this hand sanitizer is $11.95.

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If you missed the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box or you want to get some more of this hand sanitizer for yourself, you can get it directly from Touchland in any of 20 different scents.

The final item in the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box is an Outlet Plug-in Wax Warmer in Herringbone along with a bag of Soy Wax Melts in Lavender Chamomile, both from Happy Wax.

About

This wax warmer plugs into a three-pronged outlet and has a no-scrape silicone melting dish.

The soy wax melts are scented, and they are designed to produce quicker and longer-lasting fragrance than the average candle. The bag provides more than 60 hours of burn time, and the melts can be mixed together to create unique aromatic blends.

My Thoughts

Three-pronged outlets are not in use in Japan, so this item is a bit of a challenge to use in my home. But I absolutely love the concept, and wow, the melts smell amazing! I am pretty motivated to find a stable converter that will allow me to use this as soon as possible.

And I love the pretty Herringbone pattern, which is somehow both cute and refined.

Retail Value

According to Bombay & Cedar, the combined MSRP of this wax warmer and wax melts is $27.

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If you missed the March 2019 Bombay & Cedar subscription box or you want to get another wax warmer for yourself, you can grab one from Amazon in any of the following designs:

The value of this month’s box was slightly lower than the last box, but nevertheless, this box always delivers great value! As usual, Bombay & Cedar beat the promised value of both versions of the box, the Mini by $29.79 (+50%) and the Premium by $43.69 (+44%). So even factoring in the cost of international shipping, this subscription is still a fabulous deal.

Verdict: The ★★★

Another reason that Bombay & Cedar is so great is that their themes are very thoughtfully chosen, and the boxes really feel like an experience.

The “Blossom” box had a very springy feel, with a great mix of beauty items to give me a pop of bright color. The sun shade umbrella will blend right in with the sea of parasols in the Japanese summer, and the wax melts and hand sanitizer provide some cheery refreshment for the mess of spring cleaning.

But more than anything else, I absolutely adored the book. I’m a book addict, and this one is pure indulgence, beauty, and inspiration. It’s the perfect homage to the warmth of the spring sun and the joy of emerging from the gray and cold winter.

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